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Vicks Cough Syrup

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:
Gives safe, sure cough relief without narcotics
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Vick Chemical Company
Date made
1960
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. James Harvey Young
Physical Description
dextromethorphane hydrobromide (drug active ingredients)
cetylpyridinium (drug active ingredients)
sodium citrate (drug active ingredients)
ammonium chloride (drug active ingredients)
sorbital (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
box: 4 1/8 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 1/8 in; 10.4775 cm x 6.985 cm x 2.8575 cm
bottle: 4 3/4 in x 1 3/8 in x 3/4 in; 12.065 cm x 3.4925 cm x 1.905 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
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